Public Meeting Minutes July 13, TOWNSHIP OF RADNOR Minutes of Public Meeting of July 13, 2015

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1 TOWNSHIP OF RADNOR Minutes of Public Meeting of July 13, 2015 The Radnor Township Board of Commissioners met at approximately 6:30 PM in the Radnorshire Room in the Radnor Township Municipal Building, 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne, PA Commissioners Present William Spingler, President John Fisher John Nagle Elaine Schaefer James C. Higgins, Vice President Richard F. Booker Donald Curley Also Present: Robert A. Zienkowski, Township Manager; John Rice, Township Solicitor; Kevin Kochanski, Director of Community Development; William A. Colarulo, Superintendent of Police; William White, Finance Director; Tammy Cohen, Director of Recreation and Community Programming; Amy Kaminski, Traffic Engineer; Roger Philips, Township Engineer and Jennifer DeStefano, Executive Assistant to the Township Manager. President Spingler called the meeting to order and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance Notice of Executive Session after the meeting of July 7, 2015 and preceding the Board of Commissioners meeting of July 13, 2015 All commissioners were in attendance where matters of personnel, real estate and litigation were discussed. 1. Swearing in of Radnor Police Officer Superintendent of Police, William Colarulo named into record the following name to be sworn in as Radnor Township Police Officer, Dylan Royce. Superintendent Colarulo called for the presentation of the colors. The Honorable Ann Osborne, Judge, swore in the new officer to the Radnor Police Department with him reciting the oath of office. Superintendent Colarulo presented him with his Police Badge to have pinned by family members. Superintended Colarulo called for the retirement of the colors. 2. Resolution # Preliminary/Final - Villanova Lot Consolidation Nick Caniglia, representing the applicant stated they have no comment to the proposed resolution. Commissioner Schaefer announced that she will recuse herself from the vote as she has a conflict. Commissioner Curly made a motion to approve, seconded Commissioner Nagle. Motion passed 5-1 with Commissioner Booker opposed and Commissioner Schaefer s recusal. 3. Resolution # Final Plan - Villanova University Housing Project Nick Caniglia, representing the applicant discussed that they requested Villanova s comments to be included in the resolution. There was a discussion amongst the Commissioners, Solicitor Rice. Solicitor Rice commented that the comments are in the review letters and all consultants are in agreement so there is no need to include them in the resolutions as well. 1

2 There was a discussion amongst the Commissioners, staff and the applicant in regards to the conditions stated in the resolution. Commissioner Nagle made a motion for item 7 to read: The Applicant shall provide the Township with an Event Circulation Plan and an Evacuation Plan, both of which are to the Township s satisfaction, prior to the issuance of any building permits for this Project which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Township, Seconded by Commissioner Fisher. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Schaefer s recusal. Commissioner Higgins made a motion that item 9 of the resolution read: The Applicant shall install wrought iron style aluminum fencing along South Ithan Avenue and landscape fencing along the SEPTA right-of-way in locations and of the type as shown on the Plan, Seconded by Commissioner Curley. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Schaefer s recusal. Commissioner Curley made a motion for the latter of item 9 to read: If the Performing Arts Center is not an active project at the time construction is fully completed on the remainder of the Project, the Applicant shall submit amended land development plans showing the proposed alternative use of the Performing Arts Center area, Seconded by Commissioner Nagle. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Schaefer s recusal. Commissioner Curley made a motion to modify item 12 of the resolution to read: The Applicant shall install an elevator and two adjacent stairs on the south side of Lancaster Avenue to provide an ADA accessible entrance to the Church Walk Bridge. This installation shall be substantially in compliance with the plans shown to the Board of Commissioners at the July 7, 2015 meeting and the Plan shall be revised to eliminate the stairs and ramp at the south end of the bridge adjacent to the SEPTA station as currently shown on the Plan, Seconded by Commissioner Nagle. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Schaefer s recusal. Commissioner Curley made a motion to modify item 13 of the resolution to read: The Applicant shall relocate to the visitor parking lot, as shown on the plan, the 3 SEPTA parking spots currently proposed in the middle of the Church Walk/West Lancaster Parking Lot/Dormitory Parking Lot intersection, Seconded by Commissioner Nagle. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Schaefer s recusal. The applicant asked for item 15 - The Applicant shall install a walking trail along Ithan and Lancaster Avenues as shown on the Radnor Greenways and Open Space Network Plan to be removed from the resolution. Mr. Zienkowski asked if the applicant would be willing to contribute of the project value to reinvest back into the Clem Macrone project and the applicant would not agree. Commissioner Fisher asked if the applicant would agree to contribute $150,000 to the Township trails program and the applicant did not agree. There was a brief discussion in regards to this item. Commissioner Curley made a motion to strike item 15 from the resolution- The Applicant shall install a walking trail along Ithan and Lancaster Avenues as shown on the Radnor Greenways and Open Space Network Plan, Seconded by Commissioner Spingler. Motion passed 4-2 with Commissioner Booker and Fisher opposed and Commissioner Schaefer s recusal. Commissioner Fisher asked for Villanova to consider some type of in-kind contribution to the Clem Macrone Park project plan (pavilion, restroom, etc.); Commissioner Booker agreed and thought that the trail at Hares Lane would be a good project for them to contribute to. Chris Kovolski, Villanova University commented that they are happy to have a conversation with Township about these items but it should not be tied with the project. 2

3 Public Comment Matt Marshall, Walnut Avenue He commented in regards to contributions by the applicant for park projects and trails in the Township. Sara Pilling, Garrett Avenue She commented that there are in excess of 25 student houses in her very small neighborhood and it would be appropriate for Villanova to contribute to the project at Clem Macrone Park. Luke Clark, Midland Circle He commented in regards to contributions needed for the parks. Commissioner Curley made a motion to approve the resolution as amended, seconded by Commissioner Higgins. Commissioner Fisher commented that this has been a long process and thanked staff for all of the work that has gone into the process; he thanked Villanova University as well. Commissioner Spingler called the vote, motion passed 4-2 with Commissioner Booker and Fisher opposed and Commissioner Schaefer s recusal. 4. Consent Agenda a. Disbursement Review and Approval: B, C, D, A b. Approval of minutes for the Board of Commissioners meeting of June 15, 2015 c. Acceptance Staff Traffic Minutes- June 17, 2015 d. BPT Settlement 2015-BPT-01 in the amount of $128,684 e. Resolution # Awarding the capital lease financing for various public works vehicles to US Bancorp at an interest rate of 1.087% for a term of 5 years f. Resolution # Further amending the 2015 Wage and Salary Schedule g. Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness: HARB Pembroke Avenue - Remove and rebuild 2nd floor roof over master bedroom. Remove alum/vinyl siding and capping and stucco on 2nd floor. Replace with hardie board to match front of home. New windows to match front of home. Remove rear balcony HARB Woodland Avenue Addition and renovations HARB Oak Lane - Removal of existing deck and sunporch in rear. Construction of 1 story kitchen and breakfast room addition with mud room connector to existing garage. Raise existing garage 16" and repair as necessary to original h. Resolution # Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Application for Pedestrian Improvements at the Signalized Intersections of North Wayne Avenue & Poplar Avenue/Pennsylvania Avenue, and North Wayne Avenue & West Avenue/Station Road i. Resolution # Amending Resolution # Authorizing the Township to enter into an agreement for Recreation & Community Programming Department usage of Radnor Township School District Transportation Services for Radnor Day Camp 2015 Commissioner Schaefer made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Commissioner Fisher. Motion passed

4 5. Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions Commissioner Fisher moved to appoint John Ricciutti to the Cable Communications Council, seconded by Commissioner Schaefer. Motion passed 7-0. Commissioner Schaefer moved to appoint John Nagle to the RHM Sewer authority, seconded by Commissioner Higgins. Commissioner Curley inquired with Mr. Rice, Township Solicitor to confirm for the record that there is not a conflict for a Commissioner to serve on a volunteer board. Mr. Rice stated that elected officials can serve on municipal authorities. Commissioner Spingler called the vote, motion passed 4-2 with Commissioner Booker and Fisher opposed and Commissioner Nagle abstaining. 6. Recognition of Commissioner Bill Spingler for three decades of public service to the Radnor Township Community Commissioner Higgins presented Commissioner Spingler with Promulgation for his years of public service which will be hung in the Radnorshire room of the Township Building. Commissioner Spingler thanked everyone that he has worked with in the past. State Representative Vitali presented Mr. Spingler with a citation from the PA House of Representatives that he and Representative Adolph had sponsored for his years of service. Others that spoke of thanks for Commissioner Spingler were former Commissioner Hank Mahoney, George Badey, Loraine Hickey, Commissioner Curley, Commissioner Schaefer, and Commissioner Fisher. Commissioner Spingler then thanked his 101 year old mother in-law and fiancé for their support. The Commissioners recessed for five minutes. 7. Public Participation Marty Costello He discussed the Wall of Honor that will be built at Radnor High School to honor Veterans of Radnor Township. Mr. White announced that there is no audio with the Township Comcast channel at this time but Verizon and all other recordings there is not a problem. Jill Huntleman, Rockingham She thanked the Township Staff for all of their help with the Garrett Hill 4 th of July Parade. Mr. Zienkowski briefly discussed the upcoming Papal Visit in September. The Township will be impacted and staff has been having meetings internally as well as with Delaware County and SEPTA to plan accordingly. The Township will communicate with residents as we get closer to the visit. 8. Committee Reports PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING A. 240 Radnor Chester Road - Stormwater Management Ordinance Waiver Request The applicant s civil engineer, Alex Tweedie, PE, of Nave Newell, and applicants attorney, Nicholas Caniglia presented that the applicant is proposing an entrance and driveway redesign for his property at 240 Radnor Chester Road. This property is directly across from Raider Road, and is the third leg of the proposed traffic signal and intersection improvements being undertaken by the Township and the Radnor Township School 4

5 District. The applicant is before the Board tonight to request a waiver from the Township's 2005 Stormwater Management Ordinance. There was a brief discussion amongst the Commissioners, staff and the applicant for clarification purposes. Commissioner Booker made a motion to approve subject to exceeding the Stormwater Ordinance s requirements by similar or equal percentage based on a future development and resolution of escrow related to the applicant and in light of any new development. Motion lacked a second. Commissioner Fisher made a motion to waive the Stormwater Ordinance requirements conditionally in that they will return the site to predevelopment state with any future development, seconded by Commissioner Nagle. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Curley absent. B. Resolution # Authorizing Kimmel Bogrette Architecture and Site, Incorporated, to Provide Professional Design Services for the Radnor Memorial Library Expansion Project John Rice commented that this is a professional consultants contract and the summary of the costs are in the agreement. This is for the initial design phase of the expansion project at the Library. Commissioner Schaefer made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Booker. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Curley absent. PUBLIC SAFETY C. Ordinance # (Adoption) Amending Chapter 270, Section , of Radnor Township, special purpose parking zones, authorizing handicapped metered parking spaces to be changed to kiosk space numbers Commissioner Schaefer made a motion to adopt, seconded by Commissioner Nagle. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Curley absent. D. Ordinance # (Adoption) Amending Chapter 270, Section , of Radnor Township, special purpose parking zones, authorizing two (2) new handicapped parking spaces to be installed in the North Wayne Lot near the Wayne Senior Center Commissioner Schaefer made a motion to adopt, seconded by Commissioner Higgins. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Curley absent. E. Ordinance # (Adoption) Amending the Code of the Township of Radnor, Section , Stop Intersections for Pine Tree Road & Woods Lane & Pine Tree Road & Spruce Tree Road Commissioner Schaefer made a motion to adopt, seconded by Commissioner Booker. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Curley absent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT F. Review of Proposed Park and Recreation Fee Ordinance Revisions Kevin Kochanski, Director of Community Development briefly discussed the proposed revisions. There was a brief discussion amongst the Commissioners, Township Solicitor and staff. Mr. Zienkowski recommended that the board send the proposed revised ordinance to the Planning Commission for comments then the Board can introduce at a future meeting. Commissioner Fisher made a motion to send the revised ordinance to Planning Commission for comment, seconded by Commissioner Booker. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Curley absent. 5

6 Public Comment Luke Clark, Midland Circle He asked if the Parks Board could review the ordinance as well. PARKS & RECREATION Tammy Cohen, Director of Recreation and Community Programming announced a few upcoming events that the Recreation Department has. Shakespeare in the Park- Tuesday, July 21 st at 7 PM in the Willows Park. Great American Backyard Camp out - Saturday, July 18 th in the Willows Park. Free Concert Wednesday, July 15 th at Clem Macrone Park beginning at 6:30 PM. Free Concert Wednesday, August 5 th at Bo Connor Park beginning at 6:30 PM. Free Concert Wednesday, August 12 th at Veterans Park beginning at 6:30 PM. PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION - None FINANCE & AUDIT - None LIBRARY Commissioner Booker announced there is a meeting this Thursday which they will discuss the Library expansion. PUBLIC HEALTH - None Old Business None New Business Commissioner Booker asked for the Commissioners to support St. Martin s Church at the Zoning Hearing Board meeting on Wednesday evening. Commissioner Booker made a motion for Kevin Kochanski to convey to the Zoning Hearing Board the support of the Board of St. Martin s Church, seconded by Commissioner Higgins. Motion passed 4-0 with Commissioners Schaefer and Spingler abstaining. Commissioner Spingler made the announcement that he will retire from the Board of Commissioners on July 20, Any resident that is interested in serving in his position can submit their resume to Bob Zienkowski, Township Manager, 301 Iven Avenue, Wayne, PA or rzienkowski@radnor.org. The Board of Commissioners agreed to hold a special meeting on July 27, 2015 at 6:30 PM to interview potential candidates for the 3 rd Ward Commissioner position. This meeting will be a public meeting. Public Participation None There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on a motion duly made and seconded. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer DeStefano 6